INTERVIEW: KIMBERLEY PEARL TO BE MADE INTO SYNTHETIC BONE SUBSTITUTE

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PearlBone, a groundbreaking synthetic bone substitute, is being developed through a world-first collaboration between the University of Western Australia (UWA) and Kimberley biotech company Marine Biomedical.

What sets PearlBone apart is its origin: it’s derived from nacre, commonly known as “mother of pearl”.

Imagine the potential impact of turning the exquisite beauty of mother-of-pearl into life-changing medical solutions!

Ngaarda Media’s Cassie Ariuu spoke to Marine Biomedical Quality Control Officer Maddy Compston: